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Description

Previous editions of this popular textbook have provided nursing students with the comprehensive guide they need to a wide range of clinical nursing issues. This edition continues to provide this comprehensive support, but also reflects the changing context of nursing care in the 21st century. It reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing. It addresses health assessment and introduces students to key aspects of the medical history and physical exam. Contemporary issues such as substance misuse are also examined.

Clearly written and well-organised to support study, the text also features case studies, critical incidents and care plans. The chapters include extensive 2-colour artwork and are supported by current references and suggestions for further reading. Electronic ancillary material is available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Walsh/Watsons/

Key Features

Comprehensive, nursing focussed textbook

Emphasis on holistic nursing care rather than bio-medical approach

Includes material on all major client groups including children, older people, and mental health clients.

Reflects hospital and community aspects of nursing care for major disorders

Case studies and care plans included

Well-designed in two colours and easy to use

Each `disorder' chapter features key themes of psychological and social dimensions of care; involving family; discharge planning; requirements for care after discharge; nursing care within the context of the multi-disciplinary team; evidence-based practice

Table of Contents

Section 1 The context of care

The nature of nursingTherapeutic communication and nursing practiceAgeing and healthDeath, grief and lossPrimary health care and working with patients with long-term conditions

Section 2 Key clinical principles

Principles of pharmacologyNon-medical prescribingThe management of painInfection and diseaseClinical investigations

Section 3 Specific patient groups

Caring for the patient with cancerCaring for the patient with a cardiovascular disorderCaring for the patient with a respiratory disorderCaring for the patient with a haematological disorderCaring for the patient with a disorder of the gastrointestinal systemCaring for the patient with a liver, biliary tract or exocrine pancreas disorderCaring for the patient with a nutritional disorderCaring for the patient with a disorder of the endocrine systemCaring for the patient with a disorder of the renal systemCaring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous systemCaring for the patient with a disorder of the sensesCaring for the patient with a disorder of the male reproductive systemCaring for the patient with a female reproductive system disorderCaring for the patient with a disorder of the musculoskeletal systemCaring for the patient with a skin disorderCaring for the patient with substance misuse or self-harm

Appendix 1: Resuscitation Guidelines

Appendix 2: Evidence-Based Practice: The Top 20 Things You Most Need to Know